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PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL INSTRUCTION, INC.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN OUR STUDENTS SINCE 1993

WINTER TRAINING NOW UNDERWAY AT PBI

Professional Baseball Instruction's Junior, Senior, and High School Winter Training Programs are now underway. Get ready for spring 2012 now with PBI's "spring training" approach, guaranteed to have you in mid-season form for Opening Day. For complete details on PBI's winter training programs, please click here.

PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL INSTRUCTION 2011 HOLIDAY CAMP

2011 PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL INSTRUCTION BATTERY INVITATIONAL

Each November Professional Baseball Instruction invites college coaches, recruiters and professional scouts from around the area to come watch the area's top pitching and catching prospects work out in our state-of-the-art facility. This year's event took place on Saturday November 5th.

IT IS HIGH...IT IS FAR...
IT IS JOHN STERLING TALKING ABOUT PBI!

LITTLE LEAGUE COMPOSITE BAT MORATORIUM DETAILS-
INFORMATION ON APPROVED NON-WOOD BATS CURRENT AS OF 12/30/11
PLUS HS COMPOSITE BAT DETAILS

On December 30. 2010 Little League International announced an immediate moratorium on the use of composite bats. Complete details can be found on the blog page of the PBI website.

Since that time, Little League International has issued a list of 2011 approved non-wood bats. That list has been updated a few times, most recently on December 21, 2011. For a complete list of those bats approved for use at the Little League (Majors) level click here.

Additionally, Little League International has given waivers to SOME composite bats for the LL Majors level (2 1/4" barrels). That list is here (updated 12/29/11). There are also some composite bats that have received waivers at the Little League Junior, Senior and Big League levels (2 5/8" barrels). That list is here (updated 3/30/11). We will keep this list updated going into the spring Little League, rec baseball, and PBI Baseball League seasons.

The National Federation Of State High School Associations has similarly placed restrictions on bats that do not meet their BESR (bat exit speed ratio) requirements. The list of approved BESR-ABI composite bats for high school players is here (updated 3/10/11). For high school play in 2012, all non-wood bats shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a silk screen or other permanent certification mark.

Please note that the PBI Baseball League follows Little League International's lead on composite bats at the lower age levels and the NFHS regulations for the high school age levels.

PBI ADVISOR LEO MAZZONE ON NEW YORK'S SPORTS RADIO 66 WFAN

PBI Advisor and former Major League pitching coach extraordinaire Leo Mazzone appeared as a guest with Richard Neer on New York City's Sports Radio 66 WFAN Sunday February 20. Click here to listen.

HAVE A BASEBALL QUESTION? "ASK SAM"

PBI Advisor Sam Perlozzo, first base coach for the National League Eastern Division Champion Philadelphia Phillies is regarded as one of the finest teaching coaches in professional baseball and now you can email Sam directly with questions you have about how to improve your game from one of the best in the business!

New questions and answers are posted every few weeks. Click here to read the latest set of questions and answers (new Questions & Answers 12/27/11). This time around, Sam talks about fear of getting hit, helping your younger son realize his baseball dreams, and he responds to a fundamentals question for catchers..

PBI'S 2011/2012 FALL/WINTER BASEBALL TRAINING SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE

Professional Baseball Instruction’s fall 2011 and winter 2012 training schedule is now online. From our "Squirts" program for 3-5 year olds through our 7U training, to our innovative "Floating Clinics," there's something for the baseball player in your family.

For complete information please go to the schedule page of our website.

EAGLES BASEBALL ASSOCIATION NEWS
8U, 9U, 11U, 17U EAGLES WIN 2011 PBI BASEBALL LEAGUE FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
LIMITED 8U, 13U, 14U ROSTER OPENINGS

The EBA Eagles teams are hot! The Eagles brought home multiple championships this fall in the PBI Baseball League when the 8U, 9U, 11U and 17U teams won their respective fall championship games which took place on November 20.

Photos from the various championship games can be found on the PBI Facebook page.

There are limited roster openings for the 8U, 13U and 14U Eagles teams. Workouts for Eagles Baseball Association travel teams from ages 8 through 14 have begun in preparation for the 2012 spring season. The EBA teams play in the PBI Baseball League. For complete information on the roster openings, teams and games, click here.

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PBI LEAGUE NEWS
2011 FALL SEASON CHAMPIONS CROWNED
2011 INDOOR LEAGUE UNDERWAY
PBI SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

The PBI Baseball League 2011/12 indoor season is underway. League play began Sunday November 20 and will continue on Sundays through January. Registration for the spring 2012 season is now open. For complete details on the spring season can be found here; information on the indoor league can be found here or contact Jim Monaghan TOLL FREE at 800-282-4638.

PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL INSTRUCTION ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR THE PBI SQUIRTS BASEBALL PROGRAM

Professional Baseball Instruction’s Squirts Baseball Program has been a big hit with both children and their parents. It’s a baseball clinic designed for the ultimate rookie - players between the ages of 3 and 5 who are being exposed to the Game of Baseball for the first time. This organized series is a non- competitive, six-week long session designed to teach players and their parents the role of baseball in a young one's life. Squirts is now offered on Saturdays, too! For more information, click here.

SAVE WITH AAA AT PBI THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2012!

Professional Baseball Instruction has teamed up with AAA to offer you savngs on our baseball training programs through February 1, 2012. Please note that not all programs are available for this discount. Please call us for details.

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INTRODUCING ROTATION GENIUS!

Professional Baseball Instruction is proud to introduce a major innovation in training devices for pitchers. “The Rotation Genius” is specifically designed as a visual aid for the proper rotation of the 3 basic pitches: 4-seam fastball, any 4-seam change up grip, and a forward rotating breaking pitch. For more information, click here.

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A Welcome Note From Doug Cinnella

Dear Parents and Players,

Thanks for taking the time to check out Professional Baseball Instruction. Baseball has been a life-long passion for me and I look forward to imparting that love of the game on your child as PBI moves into its 19th year of baseball and softball training.

PBI continues to be THE leader in baseball training in New Jersey with new and innovative programs and training methods being introduced to our players. In 2009 we continued to raise the bar with our 17U Elite Eagles showcase team for top high school players and our entry that summer into the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League, one of the premier college summer leagues in the country, opened our players up to more exciting new opportunities! The Eagles Baseball Association travel teams - coached by PBI staffers - have won tournaments this spring and summer at the 8U, 9U, and 10U levels.

In 2010, we joined forces with former Major League pitching coach Rick Peterson and former Major League pitcher Al Leiter on a pitching program that is truly unique. PBI's Major League-quality training standards are unequaled! We were proud to be a sponsor of the 2011 Bergen County Freshman Baseball Tournament as well as the the 2011 Bergen County Varstiy Tournament, too.

Teaching baseball, and teaching the life-lessons associated with the Game Of Baseball is such a wonderful thing. At PBI, we do both with a passion, and a respect for The Game. The PBI staff is trained to teach The Game in such a way that makes it both fun and exciting. Creating great baseball memories that last a lifetime is our goal for all of our students and their families.

Thanks as always for your enthusiastic support. You are a huge part of New York and New Jersey's fastest growing baseball family - the Professional Baseball Instruction Family!

Play Ball!

Doug Cinnella
President, P.B.I.